Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection

Catheter associated urinary tract infection is an infection of the bladder when you need a drainage device for urine.

There are few symptoms for catheter associated urinary tract infections - occasionally fever and pain in the pelvis.

People with long term indwelling catheters are known to be at higher risk.

​Diagnosis is by urine culture

Management usually involved simply removing the catheter and possibly a short course of antibiotics. The key is prevention strategies for those at risk of recurrent infections.